Space studies to take off from 2027

New frontiers: Azlikamil said space technology would be an important pillar of Malaysia’s STEM agenda, noting that space is among the most advanced fields globally.

PETALING JAYA: Students will soon be learning about space as part of their school syllabus, says Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) director-general Datuk Azlikamil Napiah.

“The new syllabus is scheduled to be implemented in phases starting 2027,” Azlikamil said, adding that students would have the chance to learn subjects related to space, such as astronomy, physics, engineering, mathematics, biology and applied science.